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… broken toe may include pain when you move your toe. You may have noticed a snap or pop at the time of injury. There may … for a broken big toe than for the other toes. If you don't have diabetes or peripheral arterial disease, your toe can … quickly and safely. Your local pharmacy or hospital may have a drop-off site. Toe, Foot, and …
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… beta carotene, lutein and lycopene. Carotenoids usually have a yellow, orange or red colour. They are found in kale, … Antioxidant supplements, especially in high doses, have not been shown to prevent chronic disease and may be … inflammation? Some foods that contain antioxidants may have anti-inflammatory properties. Rather than focusing on …
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… for visiting petting zoos Do not prepare food if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea … cross contamination How is salmonellosis treated? If you have been infected, you may be asked to answer detailed … Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a severe case of salmonellosis, another chronic illness …
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… into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease that makes it hard to breathe, such as COPD, … and warm water daily. Replace it every 2 to 4 weeks. If you have a cold, change the nasal prongs when your cold symptoms … cruise ship, train, or bus) that you use oxygen. They may have rules that you'll need to follow. Depending on what …
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… habit and encourage you to keep your nails attractive. Have a manicure regularly or use nail polish. Men can use a … of your wrist when you start to bite your nails so you have a negative physical response to nail-biting. What … habit and encourage you to keep your nails attractive. Have a manicure regularly or use nail polish. Men can use a …
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… before you started making changes in your diet. And you may have learned to like new foods that you thought you didn't like. Look over any lab tests you might have if you are following a special diet. You might notice … yourself with food. Go to the movies, buy new clothes, or have a massage. Binge Eating Disorder …
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… What are the symptoms? Many people older than age 50 have some narrowing of the spinal canal but do not have … Stiffness, pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, or legs. Balance and coordination … Stiffness, pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, or legs. Balance and coordination …
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… sugar and what to do when your child's blood sugar is low. Have your child wear a medical alert ID at all times. Have your child carry glucagon with them. Be sure that other … and confusion. Be aware that your child may not always have the same symptoms. Offer quick-sugar food when your …
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… each use, and keep them out of children's reach. Buckets have tall, straight sides that make it very hard for infants … protect your child. Make sure that pools are fenced off and have covers that lock. Don't let a child out of your sight … each use, and keep them out of children's reach. Buckets have tall, straight sides that make it very hard for infants …
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… After having general anesthesia and surgery, people who have sickle cell disease are at risk for sickling-related … transfusion may help prevent a first stroke in children who have sickle cell disease. Transfusions can help prevent a … After having general anesthesia and surgery, people who have sickle cell disease are at risk for sickling-related …